--Open House First Sundays:
First Sunday of each month
1-4 p.m.

See Original Dudley family furniture from the early 1900s, again in the house after a 30-year absence!

      
Victorian Holiday Boutique 2008
Crafts, Home Decor, Antiques, Vintage Clothing and more...
Nov.28, 29, 30
Dec. 5, 6, 7,12,13,14
11a.m.--6p.m.
Free Admission
For info call:
654-8381,  642-7664
 

Flea Market and Collectibles Fairs, 8 - 4 on selected open house days.
For information call:
805-388-2670

PLUS:

Historic Recording Series pre-1930 musical recordings

--Speaker's Bureau
Talks are offered for your organization. Click on link for more information.

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Scrapbook Workshops!

SCRAPBOOK NIGHT

1st Tuesday

EVERY MONTH

Click link for more info...

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VISIT OUR BOOK SHOP

Featuring Local Authors:

Lynn Weitzel

Cherie Brant

Richard Senate

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San Buenaventura Heritage, Inc. (SBH) is a non-profit educational and charitable corporation founded in 1978 active in historic preservation in the City of San Buenaventura (Ventura), California. The primary focus of SBH is the preservation of the Dudley House, an 1892 Victorian farm house. The house and SBH headquarters are located at 197 N. Ashwood, the corner of Ashwood and Loma Vista in Ventura.  Location Map

The house has been an ongoing preservation activity since 1977. Owned by the city since 1977, SBH was formed and took over the project when Proposition 13 prevented the city from continuing to fund the project. To date the interior and exterior structure has been restored as well as the basement, most of the garden, and the Loma Vista outdoor events area. We have recently acquired items from the Lechler Museum auction and the Ojai Valley Museum. Other items continue to be donated.

The house is a living history museum reflecting the life of the Dudley family. The basement is used as a community room and visitor center with cooking facilities and is available for small events and receptions. The grounds, when completed, will include an amphitheater, gardens, and out buildings.

See pictures of our events at the

Ventura Convention and Visitors Bureau

Activities

SBH is run by a board of directors and meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. The board has committees for restoration, interior design, fundraising, docents, and house operations. Events sponsored by SBH include:

Open Houses

The Dudley House is open for tours the first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm from January to November. The house is also open July 4 from 1pm to 7pm and during other special events.  See Current Events List on the left column of this page..

Special Docent Tours

Group tours at special days and times, including school and children's group tours: By appointment only. Call Sheri Oelschlager at (805)-642-7664.

Historic Recording Series

During open houses, pre-1930 recordings transferred to CD are played. A new recording is played each month and program notes are provided.

Click on: DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC RECORDING SERIES 2007 SCHEDULE

Rental of Facilities

The house, basement, and Loma Vista outdoor area can be used for special events such as weddings and receptions. Maximum occupancy in the house is 49 people. The Loma Vista outdoor area can accommodate events up to about 150 people. Call Jan Hunter at (805)-654-8381 or Steve Cummings at (805)-644-3286

Speaker's Bureau

Talks are offered for your organizations.  Click on above link for more information.

How You Can Help

SBH is a membership organization of dues-paying members, docents, and volunteers. If you would like to work on our project, call Steve Cummings at (805)-644-3286 or email at sc@cummingsresearch.com. If you would like to be a docent, call Sheri Oelschlager at (805)-642-7664. For docent tour guide information, call Lynn Weitzel at (805)-641-3563.

All donations to SBH are tax deductible. Please send them to San Buenaventura Heritage, Inc., P.O. Box 6803, Ventura CA 93006-6803.

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